A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Advaitacarya
This page describes Advaitacarya which is located on page 37 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Advaitacarya” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara [by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati]
The Truth About Advaita Prabhu 6.1 maha-vishnur jagat-karta mayaya yah srijaty adah tasyavatara evayam advaitacarya-ishvarah Lord Advaita Acarya is the incarnation of Maha-Vishnu, whose main function is to create the cosmic world through the actions of maya. (Cc. Adi 6.4) 6.2 advaitam harinadvaitad acaryam bhakti-shamsanat bhaktavataram isham tam advaitacaryam ashraye Because He is nondifferent from Hari, He is called Advaita, and because He propagates the cult of devotion, He is called Acarya....
Read full contents: Chapter 6 - Advaita-tattva
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 4 [by Surendranath Dasgupta]
Advaitacarya s real name was Kamalakara Bhattacarya. He was born in 1434 and was thus fifty-two years older than Caitanya; he was a great Sanskrit scholar and resided at Shantipur. He went to Nabadvipa to finish his studies. People at this time had become very materialistic; Advaita was very much grieved at it and used to pray in his mind for the rise of some great prophet to change their minds....
Read full contents: Part 5 - Some Companions of Caitanya
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